You will enroll in 4 University of Sydney courses, or 3 University of Sydney courses and an Internship placement and Cornerstone course arranged by Arcadia.
You have the opportunity to complete an Internship placement and corresponding Internship Cornerstone course with Arcadia. If you select this option, you will take 1 fewer course at the University of Sydney.
Sydney may request that you submit syllabi or an updated official transcript.
If you select an Internship placement through Arcadia, you must also enroll in the 4-credit Internship Cornerstone Course taught by Arcadia. The Placement Information and Field Guide outlines more placement details. Please indicate your interest on your Academic Preferences Form.
| COURSE ID | TITLE | CREDITS | SEMESTER | SYLLABUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYDI INPR 310 | Work in Thought and Action | 4 | Fall/Spring |
Refer to the credit translation scale below when selecting your courses:
| Australian University Credit Point Units | U.S. University Semester House of Credit |
|---|---|
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 3 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 8 | 5 |
| 9 | 6 |
| 12 | 8 |
You should include at least 8-10 courses on your Academic Preferences Form.
To select your courses from the University of Sydney:
| Australian Term | U.S. Equivalent |
| Faculty | School or College |
| Course | Degree |
| Unit of Study | Course |
| Course Outline | Syllabus |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester |
The University reviews your online preferences form. Either the University of Sydney or your program manager will email your course approvals to you. This process takes several weeks.
You will receive an email from the University of Sydney prompting you to enroll in courses through your student portal. Students can then complete their enrollment tasks and see their timetable prior to arriving in Sydney. Students can also make amendments to enrollment and adjustments to their timetables once arrived in Australia with assistance from the USyd Advisors.
The preliminary preferences form students submit to Arcadia prior to departure does not guarantee approval or enrollment in those courses. There is a drop/add period at the beginning of each semester that allows students to make changes to course enrollments. If you make any changes it is your responsibility to inform your home institution.
Possible additional fees for courses that include laboratory work, field excursions or theater trips. Many fine art or production courses will include a supplemental fee.
For studio art, graphic art, art media production, drama, dancing or music courses, you will need to submit a portfolio or audition tape to support your application. submit a portfolio or audition tape on slides or a CD. Submit between 8-12 examples of your work. Portfolio is non-returnable.
The following information is vetted and provided by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) on the Electronic Database for Global Education (EDGE).
| Grade | Description | Ranking | U.S. Equivalent |
| 7 | High Distinction | 85 - 100% | A |
| 6 | Distinction | 75 - 84% | A |
| 5 | Credit | 65 - 74% | B |
| 4 | Pass | 50 - 64% | C |
| 3 | Conceded* | Pass (45 - 49%) | D |
| 1-2 | Failure | 0 - 44% | F |
* Note: The Conceded grade is not offered by all institutions. Where a host institution uses the Conceded, Conceded Pass or Pass Conceded grade, a D will be issued. Where the host institution does not use Conceded, Conceded Pass or Pass Conceded grade, an F will be issued.